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had a fearful time and will be maimed for life – he has had to lose have his L. leg amputated, oh, this is a cruel war, to see our grand boys without the limbs makes one realize how dreadful it is. But his mother has something to be thankful for – he shall be able to get home alive & shall not be able to go to the front again.He says he will not tell his mother but I think it would be an awful shock to her to see him without a leg. If you have an opportunity tell Vi or Mr. Osburne & they may be able to break the sad news to his parents.I heard from Captain Main & he was feeling very ill, while writing, has , it is a very common disease in these parts. Suppose he will have to leave the Peninsula soon – Hope Fred is alright. Such a number of patients have
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